View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9014 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
|
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 5:07 pm Post subject: Flugelhorn gig bags? |
|
|
Does anyone know if Torpedo makes a bag for Flugelhorn and, if so, where I can get info and prices? I only find stuff for trumpet. Thanks. _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
Yamaha 8310Z Bobby Shew trumpet
Benge 3X Trumpet
Benge 3X Cornet
Adams F-1 Flghn |
|
Back to top |
|
|
adagiotrumpet Heavyweight Member
Joined: 31 May 2006 Posts: 903
|
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 6:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I just got a Gard flugelhorn bag and it's terrific. I also have two other Gard cases, the leather single trumpet bag (although it offers the protection of a case), and the trumpet/flugel case with wheels. I have had pretty much everything from Protec to Bags of Spain and the Gards are superior in every way. I'm sure the Torpedos are in a class by themselves, but they are extremely expensive and I guess availability is an issue, at least for the short term. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Grits Burgh Heavyweight Member
Joined: 04 Oct 2015 Posts: 805 Location: South Carolina
|
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 6:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
https://torpedobags.com/product-category/cronkhite-trumpet-bags/
Check out the Glenn Cronkhite bags about half way down the page. I have one and it is a really nice gig bag. These are extremely rugged and should last for decades, if not a life time.
It would have been nice to have a Torpedo tube style case- they are much more protective than a gig bag, but Torpedo doesn't make them.
The gig bags are lightweight and easy to carry, but they don't have much space for anything else. They have a small side pocket that can handle mouthpieces, valve oil, a pencil and so forth.
Warm regards,
Grits _________________ Bach Stradivarius 37 (1971)
Schilke HC 1
Getzen 3810 C Cornet
King Master Bb Cornet (1945)
B&S 3145 Challenger I Series Flugelhorn
Life is short; buy every horn you want and die happy. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 12662 Location: Gardena, Ca
|
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 8:14 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Grits Burgh wrote: | https://torpedobags.com/product-category/cronkhite-trumpet-bags/
Check out the Glenn Cronkhite bags about half way down the page. I have one and it is a really nice gig bag. These are extremely rugged and should last for decades, if not a life time.
It would have been nice to have a Torpedo tube style case- they are much more protective than a gig bag, but Torpedo doesn't make them.
The gig bags are lightweight and easy to carry, but they don't have much space for anything else. They have a small side pocket that can handle mouthpieces, valve oil, a pencil and so forth.
Warm regards,
Grits |
One thing to keep in mind is that Torpedo now owns the Cronkhite line. So the challenges people are having with Torpedo are likely to be there when purchasing a Cronkhite.
One other point. I own and use what I believe is called the super triple on the linked page. I had issues with the bells of my Bb and C scratched each other when placed in the outer slots. I now keep both in anti-tarnish bags which prevents scratching.
But if the bells can come into contact when carrying, it would seem that a side impact on the case near the bell could cause dents.
I did discuss the issue with Glen back in the day, and he was not inclined to take my questions seriously as he hadn’t had any other complaints. The triangular center divider/compartment is designed to be easily removable to aid in cleaning or replacement.
We did discuss using some extra strength Velcro to attach the apex of the triangle separator to the end of the bag, thus ensuring the bells couldn’t come together. But the Velcro didn’t stick well enough and I worried about the hooks and loops scratching the silver finishes. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9014 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
|
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:42 am Post subject: |
|
|
I appreciate the information but my question was really limited to Torpedo Flugelhorn bags. Thanks, anyway. Just shows what a good source TH can e for info. _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
Yamaha 8310Z Bobby Shew trumpet
Benge 3X Trumpet
Benge 3X Cornet
Adams F-1 Flghn |
|
Back to top |
|
|
ayryq Veteran Member
Joined: 16 Feb 2019 Posts: 354 Location: Rochester, NY
|
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:09 am Post subject: |
|
|
kehaulani wrote: | I appreciate the information but my question was really limited to Torpedo Flugelhorn bags. Thanks, anyway. |
Yes, they do. Here it is:
https://torpedobags.com/product/flugelhorn/
Some of the Coyote cases (not bags) could hold a flugel; those are only available used.
The canister-style cases (not bags) like the classic and outlaw are not made for flugelhorn (or cornet, or rotary…) _________________ Yamaha YTR6345HGS Bb
Bach "Philly" C
Bach 239 Eb/D
DEG Signature 2000 Bb/A picc
Yamaha YTR-9835 Bb/A picc
Yamaha Bobby Shew flugel
Yamaha Neo cornet
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9014 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
|
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 10:22 am Post subject: |
|
|
@ayryq - thank you Kind Sir I'm looking for a TORPEDO
bag though. The Flugelhorn version of the "Peacemaker" to be specific. https://torpedobags.com/product-category/single-trumpet-cases/ _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
Yamaha 8310Z Bobby Shew trumpet
Benge 3X Trumpet
Benge 3X Cornet
Adams F-1 Flghn |
|
Back to top |
|
|
LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 12662 Location: Gardena, Ca
|
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 10:54 am Post subject: |
|
|
Not trying to be smart, but are you using the term “torpedo” as the model/style of the case and not the manufacturer? I’m just a little confused. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
HERMOKIWI Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Dec 2008 Posts: 2581
|
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 7:36 pm Post subject: |
|
|
On the Torpedo website it says the Peacemaker holds one trumpet. I'm not seeing any mention of a flugelhorn version of the Peacemaker. _________________ HERMOKIWI |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Crazy Finn Heavyweight Member
Joined: 27 Dec 2001 Posts: 8333 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota
|
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 11:37 am Post subject: |
|
|
I'm not aware of a single flugel case made by Torpedo. I'm not 100% confident in their entire catalog, but I'm fairly sure.
The tube style single cases for trumpet - the Classic and Peacemaker in their various materials and configurations (always confusing to me) would have to be significantly scaled up to fit a flugel. It would actually be fairly large at that point.
There was room for a flugel in their multi-horn cases, but I'm not sure than any are available as they were going to be updated following the release of the Velox. Obviously, that hasn't happened.
Torpedo also produces the Cronkhite bags, which are made in a single flugel, but I'm guessing that's not what you're looking for. _________________ LA Benge 3X Bb Trumpet
Selmer Radial Bb Trumpet
Yamaha 6335S Bb Trumpet
Besson 709 Bb Trumpet
Bach 184L Bb Cornet
Yamaha 731 Bb Flugelhorn |
|
Back to top |
|
|
kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9014 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
|
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 1:42 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Thank you, Finn. Reasonable reply.
(Uff da!) _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
Yamaha 8310Z Bobby Shew trumpet
Benge 3X Trumpet
Benge 3X Cornet
Adams F-1 Flghn |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Brad361 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 7080 Location: Houston, TX.
|
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 3:27 pm Post subject: |
|
|
What Finn said.
I have owned literally every Torpedo case, as far as I know they have never made a case for a single flugel, other than the Cronkhite line, which as good as they are, is definitely a bag. As someone mentioned, I suspect a Torpedo type case for a flugel would be fairly bulky due to a flugel’s wrap and bell.
Brad _________________ When asked if he always sounds great:
"I always try, but not always, because the horn is merciless, unpredictable and traitorous." - Arturo Sandoval |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Bill Ortiz Heavyweight Member
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 904
|
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:39 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I have one of the last flugelhorn gig bags that Glenn Cronkhite had in his inventory that he made. If the ones sold by Torpedo are the same or similar, they are excellent bags. _________________ '56 Martin Committee Deluxe #2 trumpet
14B Schilke mouthpiece
Couesnon Paris flugelhorn
Bob Reeves Sleeves and PVA |
|
Back to top |
|
|
kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9014 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
|
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 7:37 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Solved with the purchase of a Superfine. Doesn't do he same thin as others but got some custom features and I feel good about it. Thanks for the suggestions. _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
Yamaha 8310Z Bobby Shew trumpet
Benge 3X Trumpet
Benge 3X Cornet
Adams F-1 Flghn |
|
Back to top |
|
|
RandyTX Heavyweight Member
Joined: 25 Mar 2010 Posts: 5299 Location: Central Texas
|
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:37 am Post subject: |
|
|
I just saw that you already ordered another solution, but I just thought I'd say that I have one of the Cronkhite super triples (actually made by Torpedobags, not an original Cronkhite) and I carry a flugel in the center of the three slots pretty much all of the time. I'm currently playing a Yamaha flugel, and it fits very nicely in the there, with or without a bell stand inserted as well.
My only nit against it is the leather dye used is fairly 'shallow' in the leather. If you catch a corner of the bag against a door jam, or even scrape the surface of the leather with something like a fingernail, you can see the underlying untanned leather showing through very quickly. The thickness of the leather is substantial and gives the overall bag a very solid feel. I also really like the rubberized underside to the shoulder strap that keeps it from slipping off while you're walking with it. _________________ "Music is like candy, you throw the (w)rappers away." |
|
Back to top |
|
|
kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9014 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
|
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 11:18 am Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks, Randy, Looks really good but I just need something that gives me reasonable safety but that I can handle while using a wheelchair. _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
Yamaha 8310Z Bobby Shew trumpet
Benge 3X Trumpet
Benge 3X Cornet
Adams F-1 Flghn |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|